‘Smoking gun’ evidence was found in AP’s granulite rocks, which showed same age and chemistry as those in East Antarctica VISAKHAPATNAM: Imagine a world where the lush Eastern Ghats of India did not face the Bay of Bengal (Indian Ocean) but instead merged seamlessly into an icy mountain range in Antarctica. For decades, geologists have…
CHENNAI: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced the constitution of a 38-member committee to travel across all 234 constituencies and conduct a field-level assessment of the reason for DMK’s electoral debacle in the recently concluded assembly election. He directed committee members to document criticisms levelled against him by party functionaries.Stalin held a…
DHAKA: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP in Bangladesh on Saturday said future Bangladesh-India relations would largely depend on renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, stressing that a short-term deal would be insufficient.“This treaty must be indefinite and remain effective until replaced by a future agreement,” said BNP secretary general and local govt, rural…
NEW DELHI: India’s third largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VI) is finally profitable. On Saturday, it reported a net profit of Rs 51,986 crore in March quarter — probably a record for any company — against a loss of Rs 7,168 crore in the corresponding period of 2025.This was thanks to a one-time accounting gain…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress party is close to finalising its key ministers after consultations and reconciliation efforts. CM-designate V D Satheesan, who will assume office on May 18, said he would submit the complete list of the cabinet to the governor on Sunday.Satheesan’s efforts to persuade Ramesh Chennithala to join govt have succeeded in the second…
HYDERABAD: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Bageerath, surrendered before the Telangana police on Saturday night at around 8 pm. He was later taken to Narsingi police station. Bageerath has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a minor girl’s family accused him of sexually…
The accused, Shivaji Rathod, was nabbed from the general coach of Azad Hind Express by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) following an extensive search operation involving police units from Pune, Akola and ATS teams at multiple railway stations. NAGPUR: A 35-year-old roadside shoe seller from Solapur, now living in Pune, was arrested from a train at…
‘Darling, leaked papers for you’: What Lucknow teacher told female student; viral audio sparks row LUCKNOW: “Darling, I have retrieved two papers for you. When will you come meet me?” an assistant professor from the zoology department of Lucknow University is allegedly heard telling a female student in a viral audio clip that has triggered…
KC Venugopal, Rahul Gandhi and VD Satheesan (R) NEW DELHI: After 10 days of high-voltage drama (read embarrassment), the Congress on Thursday finally announced V D Satheesan as its chief minister pick for Kerala – a state it won with a thumping margin to end the 10-year rule of the CPM-led Left Front.Ironically, Kerala, which…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX wants the Federal Communications Commission to consider ending a $4.5 billion fund that subsidizes voice and broadband in rural areas. In a letter to FCC, Spacex argues that the satellite internet company has solved the connectivity gap by offering fast speeds at competitive rates. “The Commission’s universal service programs must adapt to…
